December · Italy
Best time to visit Palermo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palermo in December
Average temperature 14°C, 93 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 93 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Palermo scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 93 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palermo layers Arab, Norman and baroque Sicily around its markets, cathedral and the beaches of Mondello.
December holds up well in Palermo — 10th best month
December averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 93 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palermo in December?
- In December, Palermo averages 14°C, 93 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Palermo?
- December earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palermo in December?
- Expect about 93 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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